Fun PICNIC event

Women from across the Diocese of the Rio Grande (El Paso to Gallup) gathered via Zoom individually and in small groups to have a Picnic on July 24.  

We had goodies from recipes provided ahead of time, and made Candle S'Mores. We also played Episcopal Church Trivia and Picnic Trivia. Did you know 'Picnic' is from the French 'picque nique'? That is translated as 'of little importance'. We all decided that Picnics are of great importance. Congrats to the door prize winners: Becky D. (Holy Family, Santa Fe) for the most distant summer memory--of time in Canada, Carrie S. (Holy Spirit, Gallup) for Episcopal trivia, Rita P. (St. Michael's, ABQ) for Picnic Trivia, Camille D. (Holy Family, Santa Fe) for the largest in-home group (4)! 

You can watch the video of the fun:

Since our PICNIC represented the idea that we are "Partners in Christ, Neighbors in Community," we had a discussion of ways we already are, and can continue to be active in our churches and communities. 

Some ideas:
Partnering with Schools to find out what they need (school supplies, backpacks, etc.)
Collections of feminine products and/or underwear for domestic violence and/or homeless shelters, and maybe putting them in purses,
Having a church parking lot picnic,
Many churches already have collections of items like shoes, food, clothing for various ministries,
Becoming a partner (as we have in the past) with Borderlands or Indigenous ministries in the DRG,
Working for equity in things like water on the reservation.

Watch for ways we may implement these in the future. If you have other suggestions and/or ways to work on these outreach ideas, contact Cindy.  

Coming up

Consider the Sept. 11 Prov. 7 ECW Conference in Oklahoma City or via live stream. (Registration info on this website.) Carpool and sharing room options are available. 
Sept. 25 will be Worship in Movement with the Rev. Sylvia Miller-Mutia of St. Mark's, ABQ (Zoom and maybe in-person for small group)
Oct. 2 and/or 7: Special Beyond Just the Blue Box presentation by the Rev. Canon Heather Melton (10AM either day, via Zoom). 
Oct. 23 is Humor in Religion with Camille Donoghue (send favorite jokes to Cindy for Camille) via Zoom.
Nov. 12-13 is the Annual Fall Gathering. This year the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts-Schori will be our speaker on Women of Valor and Worth. (in person and via Zoom)
Dec. 11 is the Christmas Party via Zoom

More info about these events as available on the What's Happening page.